3D Printer Filament Chart: Density, Meters per kg & Temperatures
Answer
PLA 335 m · PETG 327 m · ABS 400 m
Meters per 1 kg spool of 1.75 mm filament. Lighter plastics like ABS give you more length per kilogram than dense ones like PETG.
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3D Printer Filament Chart
Material
Density
g/m (1.75)
m/kg (1.75)
m/kg (2.85)
Nozzle
Bed
PLA
1.24 g/cm³
2.98
335 m
126 m
190–220 °C
50–60 °C
PETG
1.27 g/cm³
3.05
327 m
123 m
230–250 °C
70–85 °C
ABS
1.04 g/cm³
2.50
400 m
151 m
230–260 °C
95–110 °C
ASA
1.07 g/cm³
2.57
389 m
146 m
240–260 °C
90–110 °C
TPU
1.21 g/cm³
2.91
344 m
130 m
210–230 °C
30–60 °C
Nylon
1.14 g/cm³
2.74
365 m
138 m
240–270 °C
70–90 °C
PC
1.20 g/cm³
2.89
346 m
131 m
260–300 °C
100–120 °C
Temperatures are typical starting ranges; follow the values printed on your spool.
Filament weight
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How we calculated this
For estimating and educational purposes only. Results are approximate and are not a substitute for a licensed professional, the manufacturer's instructions or your local code. Disclaimer
All 1.75 mm filaments have the same cross-section (2.405 mm²), so length per kg depends only on density. ABS (1.04 g/cm³) gives about 20% more meters than PLA (1.24 g/cm³) for the same weight.
Frequently asked questions
Which filament gives the most meters per kg?
ABS and ASA, at about 390–400 m per kg of 1.75 mm, because they are the least dense common filaments.
What temperature should I print PLA at?
Usually 190–220 °C with a 50–60 °C bed. Start in the middle and tune with a temperature tower.